The newly elected mayor of Christchurch, Cllr Lesley Dedman, has a strong history in local government and was first elected to Christchurch Borough Council in 2011.
Members of Purbeck District Council have voted unanimously to object to proposed toll increases for the Studland Ferry and the leader of the council, Cllr Gary Suttle, has written to the Secretary of State to make the council’s objections clear.
Councillors have backed ambitious plans to help tackle housing shortages in West Dorset by building a mix of new homes.
The following statement, regarding the Russian poison attack, has been issued by the three pro-EU MEPs in the South West: Molly Scott Cato MEP, Clare Moody MEP and Julie Girling MEP:
An innovative new project could help solve housing issues for around 250 adults with social care needs in Dorset.
Local people are invited to give their views on future proposals for a new leisure centre and swimming pool in Poole Town Centre.
Residents in Bournemouth are to see their Council tax rise by 5.99% for the coming year.
Councillors in Poole have agreed the council’s budget for local services and the level of council tax for 2018/19.
At their meeting on 9 February 2018, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority approved a budget of £54.526 million for the year 2018-19.
Four Dorset youngsters are taking their first steps on the political ladder after being elected to represent Dorset on the UK Youth Parliament.